Gratulate

Origin

From Latin congrātŭlor

Full definition of gratulate

Verb

1. (archaic) to congratulate
2. (archaic) to greet, welcome, salute
• 1593, William Shakespeare, , IV. i. 10:To gratulate the gentle princes there.

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Worthy of gratulation.
• 1604, William Shakespeare, , V. i. 526:There's more behind that is more gratulate.----